Senior BIM Technician – M&E Building Services

Location: Cardiff / Bristol
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)


Senior BIM Technician – M&E Building Services | Overview

An opportunity is available for a Senior BIM Technician – M&E Building Services to join an established consultancy team in Cardiff or Bristol.

The Senior BIM Technician – M&E Building Services will lead BIM delivery across multidisciplinary building services projects, supporting digital coordination, model development, and integration of mechanical and electrical systems within a BIM environment.


| Key Responsibilities
*Lead BIM delivery for M&E building services projects across RIBA Stages 0–6
*Develop and manage MEP Revit models aligned with design intent and project requirements
*Coordinate mechanical and electrical services within federated models, resolving clashes and spatial constraints
*Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to translate calculations and schematics into coordinated 3D models
*Manage clash detection and coordination reviews using Navisworks
*Ensure compliance with ISO 19650, BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), and project standards
*Produce and review 2D drawings, 3D models, and schedules from BIM models
*Liaise with clients, contractors, and design teams on BIM deliverables and coordination
*Support site teams with installation queries, coordination issues, and as-built information
*Mentor junior BIM technicians and support team development

| Technical Skills
*Proficiency in Autodesk Revit MEP for mechanical and electrical services modelling
*Experience modelling:
*Low Voltage (LV) electrical distribution, containment, and lighting systems
*HVAC systems, ductwork, and plantroom layouts
*Public health / drainage systems (desirable)
*Use of Navisworks for clash detection and coordination
*Familiarity with design tools including Amtech, Dialux, Relux and integration with BIM outputs
*Experience using Common Data Environments (CDEs) such as BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud
*Understanding of COBie, asset data, and digital handover requirements
*Knowledge of Revit families, parametric modelling, and content creation

| Requirements
*Minimum 5+ years’ experience in an M&E BIM or building services environment
*Understanding of mechanical and/or electrical building services design principles
*Experience delivering multidisciplinary building services projects (e.g. commercial, healthcare, education)
*Strong knowledge of UK BIM standards, including ISO 19650
*Ability to interpret engineering calculations, schematics, and specifications into coordinated BIM models
*Strong communication and coordination skills

| Benefits
*Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
*Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
*Private medical insurance
*Company reward scheme
*Wellbeing initiatives and incentives
*Structured career progression
*Ongoing training in BIM and M&E design integration